HeyRuaHow to say “job” in Irish
- Irish:
- jab
- English:
- job, piece of work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jab” /dʒab/
- Plural:
- jabanna (jobs)
- Genitive singular:
- jab, an jab (e.g. tuarastal an jab, the salary for the job)
- Genitive plural:
- jabanna, na jabanna (e.g. fógraí na jabanna, the job advertisements)
What does “jab” mean?
“Jab” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- job
- A paid position of employment that someone holds.Also: post, employment, position, work.
1 other meaning: piece of work
- 2piece of work
- A particular task or piece of work to be done.Also: task, job, chore.
Other Irish words for job: post (job), fostaíocht (employment), tasc (task)
“Jab” with the article
The plural of job in Irish is jabanna. Here is jab after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Jab” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using jab, the Irish word for job.
Other nouns in Irish
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Job in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for job?
The Irish for job is jab (pronounced “jab”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is jabanna. Depending on context it can also mean piece of work.
How do you pronounce jab in Irish?
Jab is said like “jab” (IPA /dʒab/).
What is the plural of job in Irish?
The plural of jab is jabanna; with the article, na jabanna means “the jobs”. The genitive plural is jabanna, as in fógraí na jabanna (the job advertisements).
Does jab have more than one meaning?
Yes. Jab can mean job or piece of work, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'jab' proper Irish, or should I say 'post'?
'Jab' is accepted in the standard dictionaries but is informal; in formal writing 'post' (a position) or 'fostaíocht' (employment) is preferred.
